Town Pop. 3,613

Living in Tangmere: Liveability Score 48/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Tangmere scores 48/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Its biggest lead over the typical UK town is broadband: 81/100 against a national town median of 60/100. That makes it the 5th highest-scoring of the 12 places in the PO18 postcode district.

It scores 10 points above the PO18 postcode district as a whole, which averages 38/100. Its broadband score runs 50 points above the PO18 district's 31/100. Schools (25), transport (27) and lifestyle (27) all fall below 30/100. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the PO18 postcode district.

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Tangmere scores 48 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
78
90.5 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Below the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Violence and sexual offences 128 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Anti-social behaviour 67 crimes
↑ 22% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 30 crimes
↑ 22% above national average
Public order 21 crimes
↓ 11% below national average
Vehicle crime 15 crimes
↓ 12% below national average
other 66 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Race Track 39 crimes
  2. 2 Parking Area 16 crimes
  3. 3 Supermarket 16 crimes

Source: data.police.uk · England & Wales only

Environment
66
Air Quality NO₂ 6.3 · PM2.5 6.2 · PM10 10.8 µg/m³
75
Green Space 47
Parks Ample 7
Sports Pitches Some 1
Allotments Some 1
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 2
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Adequate 4

Services

Schools
25
2 schools in area · 7 within 4km
2Good
  • Boxgrove CofE Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Tangmere Primary AcademyPrimary · inspected 2025
    Good

Score reflects proximity-weighted access to rated schools within 4km: areas with more nearby schools score higher regardless of settlement boundary.

Healthcare
31
A&E departmentsWorthing Hospital14.6 mi
Queen Alexandra Hospital15.1 mi
St Mary’s NHS Treatment Centre15.2 mi
Hospital waitsQueen Victoria Hospital NHS Foundation Trust0.3 mi
Routine referral (median)13 wks
Treated within 18 weeks61.9%
A&E seen within 4 hrs98.7%
1 GP surgery in area 2 within 4km best 'Good'
GP capacity2,517 patients per GP
1dentist0pharmacies

Score reflects proximity to CQC-rated GP surgeries and hospitals, not facility count. Dentists and pharmacies are shown for context but don't affect the score.

Broadband
81
Full fibre (FTTP)67.3%
available across Chichester
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
91.9%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
92%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.7%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 100 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
53
Employment rate60.5%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed60.5%Unemployed2.8%Retired22.7%Student4.5%Other inactive9.5%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial41.2%Skilled & technical35.9%Routine & elementary22.9%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications14.3%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)10.2%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.9%Level 3 (A levels)18.2%Level 4+ (degree & above)35.5%Apprenticeship5%Other (incl. vocational)1.9%
Home ownership55.4%
Among the most-deprived 39% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
39
Council tax Chichester · 2026-27
A £1,647
B £1,921
C £2,196
D £2,470
E £3,019
F £3,568
G £4,117
H £4,940
Energy Southern England region
Typical bill regional £1,641/yr
Ofgem price cap, GB average · Apr–Jun 2026
Typical home efficiency local EPC band C
Water Southern Water
Average bill regional £683/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
27
Barnham 3.3 mi
Chichester 3.5 mi
Bognor Regis 4.6 mi
J2 A3(M) 13.2 mi
J2 A3(M) 13.3 mi
J5 A3(M) 13.3 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
27
Pubs & Bars None
Restaurants & Cafes Some 1
Supermarkets & Convenience Adequate 3
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness Some 1

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House Prices

Current median sale prices · last 12 months · England & Wales only

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £345,000 23
Terraced £290,000 11
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi Terraced
£262k £352k £443k £533k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (OGL v3.0)

Nearby places

Norton (Arun) 50 1.1 mi away ⇄
Shopwyke 40 1.5 mi away ⇄
Westhampnett 50 1.7 mi away ⇄
Barnham (Arun) 42 2.8 mi away ⇄
Runcton 38 2.9 mi away ⇄
Chichester 53 3.0 mi away ⇄
North Mundham 40 3.2 mi away ⇄
Shripney 38 3.3 mi away ⇄
Slindon 28 3.5 mi away ⇄
Mid Lavant 48 3.6 mi away ⇄
Walberton 33 3.8 mi away ⇄
Hunston 40 4.1 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Tangmere a nice place to live?

Tangmere has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Tangmere is 48/100, placing it among a below-average areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.

How safe is Tangmere?

Tangmere is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 78/100. There were 327 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Tangmere?

Among the top-rated schools in Tangmere are Boxgrove CofE Primary School and Tangmere Primary Academy, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 2 rated schools in Tangmere in total.

What are house prices like in Tangmere?

The current median house price in Tangmere is £345,000, around 21% above the England and Wales average. By property type: terraced £290,000. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 23%. There were 23 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

Tangmere in context

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Postcode districts in Tangmere

PO18 38 ⇄
PO20 41 ⇄

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